MOJA Arts Festival
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MOJA Arts Festival
MOJA ARTWORK: “WALI” BY ALVIN B. GLEN A RT S F E S T I VA L A CEL EB RATIO N O F A F RIC A N- A M E R I C A N A N D C A RIBBE A N A RT S SEPTEMBER 25 - OCTOBER 5, 2014 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA M O J A F E S T I VA L . C O M CARMEN DE LAVALLADE AS I REMEMBER IT OCTOBER 3 • 7:30PM THE HISTORIC DOCK STREET THEATRE 135 Church Street $20 TICKETS & INFO VISIT MOJAFESTIVAL.COM OR CALL 866-811-4111 2011MOJA Program Book_2004 MOJA Program Book 9/12/11 9:54 PM Page 2 City of Charleston South Carolina DEAR MOJA FESTIVAL GUESTS: Dear MOJA Festival Guests: Welcome to the 2011 MOJA Arts Festival, Charleston’s annual celebration of African- Welcome toAmerican the 2014 MOJAArts Arts Charleston’s annual celebration of Afriand Caribbean and Festival, Culture, produced by the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs. can-American and Caribbean arts and culture! This highlight of the autumn season in This year’s festival highlights include: Evening Under the Stars with Najee at the Lowcountry is proudly produced byAnthe CityofofJazz Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs, Porter-Gaud School Stadium (pg. 10); City Gallery at Waterfront Park exhibition “Special South Carolina but would not be possible without the tireless work of the all-volunteer MOJA Planning Moments: Works From the Collection of Dr. Harold Rhodes, III” (pg. 27); A Classical with community Eleganza at the City Gallery at individual Waterfront Parkvolunteers, followed by a champagne Committee, Encounter countless partners, and the wonderful reception (pg. 11); Mt. Zion Spiritual Singers’ soul stirring Camp Meeting (pg. 11); an artists and audiences that bring the Festival to life. enchanting evening of dance by PHILADANCO at the Gaillard Auditorium (pg. 7); Gwen City of Charleston Dearjazz MOJA Guests: Butler’s cruise Festival on the Charleston Harbor aboard the Spirit of Charleston (pg. 18); and African writer Jacqueline Maduneme’s lecture about her compelling autobiography, Ada’s As you browse the(pg. pages this program you will beSociety treated Daughter 8). Newof this year,year’s is a unique partnershipguide, between the Preservation of to a range Welcome toMOJA theFestival 2011events Artsconcerts Festival, annual celebration Charleston and the thatMOJA offersthat three in downtown churches of creative talents and community allow ushistoric toCharleston’s celebrate together across a of African called “Architecture in Concert” (pg. 10). These are just a few of the outstanding programs American and Caribbean Arts and Culture, produced by the City of Charleston Office o spectrum of inexperiences, perspectives, and modes of expression. We hope you will be this year’s MOJA Festival. Cultural Affairs. able to join us over the course of the eleven-day run of the MOJA Arts Festival at many of Each year the MOJA Festival is produced by the City’s Office of Cultural Affairs in collaborathese superbtion events, including: Evening of this Jazz Under the Stars withUnder Reginathe Belle at with Najee a with the MOJA festival Planning An Committee, chaired year by Edna Edwards with This year’s highlights include: An Evening ofWilliams Jazz Stars Amos-Goodwin serving as the Planning Committee Liaison to the OCA. MOJA’s Family CircleElease Stadium; the toe-tapping musical Bubbling Brown Sugar at the Dock Street Porter-Gaud School Stadium (pg. 10); City Gallery at Waterfront Park exhibition “Speci Advisory Committee assists with advocacy for the festival and is chaired by the Honorable James E. Clyburn. Special thanks go tothe Charleston City Council theirHarold on-going support ofconcerts Moments: Works From Collection of forDr. Rhodes, III” (pg.and 27); A Classic Theatre; a Gullah-Geechee play; poetry and literary events; and musical the MOJA Festival and also to the individual donors, foundations, government agencies and Encounter with Eleganza at the City atto Waterfront Park followed by a champagn recitals featuring the CSO Spiritual Ensemble, CSOGallery Gospel Choraliers corporations who provide funding, grants and in-kind donations Choir, help us make MOJA Music Club, reception (pg. Mt. Zion Singers’ soul stirring Meeting (pg. 11); a accessible to everyone in11); the community. our annual MOJA gospel concert, and moreSpiritual including classical, jazz, blues,Camp and reggae. enchanting evening of dance by PHILADANCO at the Gaillard Auditorium (pg. 7); Gwe The Festival And wraps up with a members weekend that includes anof exceptional dance finally, Bravo to the of our hard-working Office Cultural Affairs team along and theatre Butler’s jazz cruise on the Charleston Harbor aboardLegal, the Finance, Spirit of Charleston (pg. 18); an with all of the City departments that help make it happen: Parks, Recreation, piece, As I Remember It Traffic featuring CarmenInformation de Lavallade; the annual Community Tribute Budget, Police,writer &Jacqueline Transportation,Maduneme’s Technology, Human Resources, Public African lecture about her compelling autobiography, Ada Luncheon atServices, Magnolia and Gardens; and theOffice. MOJA Finale at Hampton Park. PublicPlantation Information, Special Facilities Mayor’s Daughter (pg. 8). New this year,and is athe unique partnership between the Preservation Society o It is a fantastic line-up and we very much hope to see you out and about at these gathCharleston and the MOJA Festival that offers three concerts in historic downtown churche We invite you to bring your family and friends to attend this year’s MOJA Festival which connects everyone in a joyous atmosphere celebrating the10). arts. Enjoy! erings and events. called “Architecture in Concert” (pg. These are just a few of the outstanding program in this year’s MOJA Festival. Sincerely, We extend sincere thanks and gratitude to the MOJA Planning Committee, chaired year the MOJA Festival iswho produced the City’s of Cultural Affairs in collabora again this yearEach by Elease Amos-Goodwin, worksby closely withOffice the Office of Culturtion with the MOJA Planning Committee, chairedRomaine this yearMarion-Heyward. by Edna Edwards Williams wit al Affairs staff, and particularly MOJA Program Coordinator, Mayor JosephAmos-Goodwin P. Riley, Jr. Moryl,Committee Director Elease serving asEllen theDressler Planning to the OCA. MOJA MOJA’s Advisory Committee assists with advocacy theAffairs festival and Liaison is chaired by CityAdvisory of Charleston Office offor Cultural Committee assists with advocacy for the festival and is chaired by the Honorab the HonorableJames JamesE.E.Clyburn. Clyburn. Special thanks go to Charleston City Council for their Special thanks go to Charleston City Council for their on-going support o steadfast support of theFestival MOJA Arts Festival and to the individual donors, foundations, the MOJA and also to the individual donors, foundations, government agencies an 2 government agencies and corporations provide funding, grants,donations and in-kind corporations who provide who funding, grants and in-kind to donahelp us make MOJ tions that help accessible us make MOJA accessible everyone in the community. to everyone in thetocommunity. And finally, Bravo members ofCultural our hard-working Office Affairs team alon And finally, heartfelt applause to to all the of the Office of Affairs team andof toCultural the various with all help of themake City departments that help make iteach happen: City departments that MOJA a resounding success year:Parks, Parks, Recreation, Recreation,Legal, Financ Technology, Human Resources, Publ Legal, Finance, Budget, Budget,Police, Police,Traffic Traffic&&Transportation, Transportation,Information Information Technology, Human Services, Public Information, Special Facilities and the Mayor’s Office. Resources, Public Services, Public Information, Special Facilities, and the Mayor’s Office. We invite you to bring your family and friends to attend this year’s MOJA Festival which con We invite you to bring your family and friends to this year’s MOJA Arts Enjoy! Festival and to nects everyone in a joyous atmosphere celebrating the arts. take advantage of its diverse offering of high quality arts and cultural experiences. Enjoy! Sincerely, Sincerely, Mayor Riley, Jr. MAYOR JOSEPH P.Joseph RILEY,P.JR. City of Charleston City of Charleston 1 Ellen Dressler Moryl, Director SCOTT WATSON, DIRECTOR OfficeAffairs of Cultural Affairs Office of Cultural 2 MOJA ARTS FESTIVAL A CEL EBRATIO N O F AFRICAN-AMERICAN AND CARIBB EAN ARTS DEAR MOJA SUPPORTERS: On behalf of the MOJA Arts Festival Planning Committee, we extend greetings and welcome you to the 2014 MOJA Arts Festival: A Celebration of African-American and Caribbean Arts celebrating the 31st anniversary of the festival. We wish you the most memorable experience at this year’s festival. The planning committee has developed a program that we feel is entertaining, educational and informative. This year’s offerings include our featured Jazz vocalist, Regina Belle; Pearl Cleage is the highlight for our Literary Corner and dance icon Carmen de Lavallade headlines at the Historic Dock Street Theatre. We have wonderful theatre and visual arts offerings in various venues. Alvin B. Glen serves as this year’s poster artist with his image “Wali”. And we continue to honor at the Community Tribute Luncheon, members of the community who give unselfishly of themselves to improve the quality of life in our community. We express our sincere thanks to all of you who continue to support MOJA as sponsors, contributors, volunteers, Advisory Board members, Planning Committee Coordinators and Members and ticket buyers. We lost one of our most ardent supporters and volunteers this year, the Jazz Committee Coordinator, Gloria M. Bell. She loved MOJA and always worked hard to make the festival a success. We love and miss her. We especially express our deep appreciation to the Office of Cultural Affairs’ small but dedicated staff, Scott Watson - Director, Harrison Chapman, Rachel Dewyngaert, Alicia Evans, Anne Quattlebaum, Francina Smalls-Joyner, Mindy Manziano, Gordon Rooney and Ray Swagerty. We also express our heartfelt thanks to adjunct staff members. We sincerely thank the Honorable Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. and Charleston City Council as well as Congressman James E. Clyburn. MOJA’s stature as a major arts festival in the Southeast is due in large part to their continued stalwart support and commitment. We feel that we have, once again, planned a first class festival with top talent, diversified program offerings, educational and senior outreach programs that will engage and inspire the entire community. We hope you enjoy the 2014 MOJA Arts Festival and look forward to greeting you at as many festival events as possible. Sincerely, ROMAINE MARION-HEYWARD MOJA Program & Vendor Coordinator City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs 2 ELEASE AMOS-GOODWIN Planning Committee Chairperson 2013 MOJA Arts Festival MOJA ARTS FESTIVAL is produced by The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs in Cooperation with the MOJA Planning Committee. CITY OF CHARLESTON SOUTH CAROLINA Joseph P. Riley, Jr., Mayor CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS F. Gary White, Jr. District 1 Rodney Williams District 2 James Lewis, Jr. District 3 Robert M. Mitchell District 4 Marvin D. Wagner District 5 William Dudley Gregorie District 6 Perry Keith Waring District 7 Michael S. Seekings District 8 Aubry Alexander District 9 Dean C. Riegel District 10 William A. Moody, Jr. District 11 Kathleen G. Wilson District 12 OFFICE OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS Scott Watson Executive Director Harrison Chapman Farmers Market Coordinator Rachel Dewyngaert Finance Coordinator Alicia Evans PR Coordinator Romaine Marion-Heyward MOJA Program & Vendor Coordinator Mindy Manziano Box Office/Website Manager & Internship Coordinator Anne Quattlebaum City Gallery at Waterfront Park Coordinator Gordon Rooney Development Manager Francina Smalls-Joyner Volunteer Services & Visual Arts Coordinator Ray Swagerty Production Manager ADJUNCT STAFF Rebecca Gosnell Logistics Coordinator Marcus Amaker Graphic Designer Naomi Collins Receptionist & Ticket Agent Randal Davis Ticket Agent Nakenya Fludd Receptionist & Ticket Agent Renee Kerr Ticket Agent Dianne Mayweather Ticket Agent Hannah Wathen Ticket Agent Louis Trucillo Website Designer INTERNS Kathryn Friedman Jocelyn Harnick Daniella Motley Grace Tate MOJA ADVISORY BOARD Congressman James E. Clyburn Chairman Kevin Baltimore Terry “Base” Bryant Dr. Karen A. Chandler Hon. Mignon Clyburn Hon. Arthur C. McFarland Kevin Gadsden Hon. James S. Gallant, III Dorothy G. Harrison Dalton Tresvant Hon. P. Keith Waring MOJA PLANNING COMMITTEE Elease Amos-Goodwin Chairperson Theresa Hilliard Vice-Chairperson 3 Edna Edwards Williams Secretary Julie Anderson S. Johari Andika Cheryl Brown Carl Campbell Karole Turner Campbell Karen A. Chandler, Ph.D. Osei Terry Chandler Sheila R. Cole Carlie Denson Warachal E. Faison, M.D. Joseph R. Frasier, Jr. Francis Rene Garrett Isaac Gilliard Reggie Graham Jonathan Green Dorothy G. Harrison Theresa J. Hilliard Franklin Hilliard Greg Jenkins Vertelle Amos Kenion Arianne King Cromer Jazzie V. Clay King HC Lucas Raymond Veronica McDaniel Pat Morgan Hampton R. Olfus, Jr. John Orr Yvonne Tolley Orr Clifton Polite Bev Prince-Muhammad Terri Prince-Gilliard Erica Prioleau-Taylor Bettye Purvis John S. Purvis Saundra Williams Purvis Angel R. Quintero Tiffany Rice Edmund S. Robinson Cecelia Gordon Rogers Jacqueline Sanders Robert Sanders AnnaBell Seabrook Cherry Seabrook Tangela N. Smalls Cynthia McCottry Smith Chandra Vick Edna Williams Garcia Edgerton Williams Kelvin B. Williams Claire Wilson FRIENDS OF MOJA Elease Amos-Goodwin Timothy & Pearl V. Ascue The Hon. & Mrs. Floyd Breeland Stephen McLeod-Bryant In Memory of Aleta McLeod-Bryant The New Body Center Karen A. Chandler In Memory of Jack A. McCray Friends of Jim Clyburn Arnold & Carol Collins Dr. C. Stewart & Anita Darby John Thompson Dash Dr. Barbara D. Dilligard Melissa Maddox-Evans Fielding Home for Funerals Herbert U. Fielding Norvela Fluddrice & Wakeane A. Rice In Memory of John Fludd, Marie Fludd Collins & Cheryl Fludd Rev. Jerry & Dorothy Harrison Mr. & Mrs. Clarence E. Jackson Mrs. Earl O. Kline Nadine T. Leach In Honor of Gloria J. Myers & Jerome M. Myers Ted & Trilia Legasey Frances T. Mack In Memory of John A. Mack, Jr. Judge & Mrs. Daniel Martin, Sr. C E McKenzie & Associates, LLC Adrienne Smalls Middleton MOJA Planning Committee In Memory of Gloria M. Bell Michael A. Molony Chuma Nwokike John & Saundra Purvis David E. Rivers Edmund Robinson In Memory of Gloria M. Bell Kenneth & Priscilla Robinson Mrs. & Mrs. Charles Seabrook McCottry Smith Family Drs. Jachelle & Kareem Sprattling at Latta Family Dentistry In Honor of F. Rene Garrett & James Garrett Erica Prioleau Taylor Chandra Fripp Vick Magdalene L. Wells The Hon. Lucille S. Whipper In Memory of Ogretta Whipper Hawkins & Jasiri Whipper Gloria Gantt Wilford Garcia Edgerton Williams in Memory of Sidney Williams, Jr. Dr. Boyd Wright and Brenda Lauderback The Jerry & Anita Zucker Family Foundation, Inc. *as of 9/10/14 2014 MOJA ARTS FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS Patricia A. Abraham Linda A. Albronda Sandi Archambault Sandy Archambault Arlene Berger Ashatina Brown August Brown Barbara Carrington M. Anne Cook Leroy Davis Carol Dotterer Isabell L. DuBose Vanessa Ellington Bria Faison Nakia Faison Odessa Feagin Kim R. Gadson Eleanor Gillians Dr. Barbara Graham-Holmes Paul Lease Gray Raphael Haller Sylvia Haynes Patricia A. Henley Delores Hunt-Bellinger Margo Jackson Inez Jenkins John D. Jenkins, Jr. LaQuetta Jenkins Elizabeth C. Johnson Thomas Johnson Charlene Joyner Ingrid Kalwas Lorna King Stephanie M. Larkin Nadine Leach Wilma Maiers Marilyn Mattice Wray Mattice Vanessa L. McDaniel Vilarin McGill 4 Patricia McKevlin Doris L. Mines Geraldine Minter Earline Nelson Jacqueline Ormond Toni Parnell Lucille Pinckney Janice Queen-Foster Ann Shaw Karen B. Simmons J. Elaine Singleton Andrea Stevenson Julia Turner Cassie T. Watson Stephanie Wetzstein Marlene Williamon Donna Lee Williams Jean Zonarich ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The MOJA Arts Festival, a celebration of African-American and Caribbean Arts, a project of the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs, is a multi-disciplinary festival that celebrates the rich heritage of African-American and Caribbean people and their contributions to Western and world cultures. MOJA, a Swahili word meaning “One,” is the appropriate name for this celebration of harmony amongst people. The MOJA Arts Festival is produced and directed by the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs in cooperation with the all-volunteer MOJA Arts Festival Planning Committee. The MOJA Arts Festival is funded in part by grants from the City of Charleston, County of Charleston and the South Carolina Arts Commission that receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. In addition, we are grateful to the following corporations and agencies for their major grants and sponsorships in support of the 2014 MOJA Arts Festival. City of Charleston Charleston County South Carolina Arts Commission, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts South Arts, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts The New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA) The Boeing Company XFINITY C&A Unlimited, Inc. – McDonalds Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown Roper St. Francis Healthcare Total Wine & More The Joanna Foundation The Resident Advisory Board of The Housing Authority of the City of Charleston BlueCross BlueShield of SC SCE&G Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated Magnolia Plantation & Gardens Radisson Hotel Charleston Airport AT&T South Carolina Charleston Police Department Weed & Seed Program BE A FRIEND OF MOJA Did you know that nearly half of MOJA’s events are admission-free and Festival ticket prices are scaled to make MOJA accessible to everyone? Your financial contribution to the MOJA Arts Festival will allow us to continue this model in 2014 and beyond. Suggested giving levels for the Friends of MOJA are $50 for individuals, $100 for companies, but a gift of any amount will be put to good use and greatly appreciated. Visit mojafestival.com or call (843) 724-7308 for more information. Thank you for your support! 5 HOW TO BUY TICKETS PHONE IN (Up to 2 Hours Before Performance): (866) 811-4111 to speak with a live ticket salesperson, available Mon.-Fri. from 9am-9pm & Sat.-Sun. from 10am-6pm. Payments accepted: Visa®, MasterCard®, American Express®, Discover ®; additional convenience fees apply. ORDER ON-LINE (Up to 2 Hours Before Performance): 24 Hours a day / 7 Days a Week at www.mojafestival.com. Payments accepted: Visa®, MasterCard®, American Express®, Discover ®; additional convenience fees apply. IN PERSON (up to 2 hours before performance) Office of Cultural Affairs, 180 Meeting Street, Suite 200, Daily 9am-5pm. Payments accepted: Cash, Check, Traveler’s Check, Visa®, MasterCard® AT THE EVENT (Beginning 30 Minutes Before Performance): At the festival venues, if tickets remain. Payments accepted: Cash, Check, Traveler’s Check, Visa®, MasterCard® Note: All ticket prices include a $1 handling fee. Additional convenience fees may apply. PARKING & TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION Because the Charleston peninsula comprises a small area, which is filled with beautiful historic homes, many residents must park on the street. To avoid parking fines, we ask that festival-goers strictly observe parking limits or utilize the convenient parking lots and garages. Visit www.mojafestival.com for a map of parking lots and garages. PUBLIC TRANSIT Visitors are encouraged to use our public transportation systems, the D.A.S.H. shuttle and C.A.R.T.A. (city bus line). They follow convenient downtown routes near major festival sites, and all are ADA compliant and handicapped accessible for persons with disabilities. For more information, call D.A.S.H. and C.A.R.T.A. at (843) 747-0922 and purchase these tickets in person at the Charleston Visitor Center, 375 Meeting Street; or visit www.RideCARTA.com. PUBLIC RESTROOMS Restrooms are located in the following public buildings: Charleston City Hall, 80 Broad St.; Charleston Maritime Center, 10 Wharfside St.; City Gallery at Waterfront Park, 34 Prioleau St.; Charleston Visitor Center, 375 Meeting St.; Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church St. Portable restrooms will be located at all major outdoor festival events. 6 2014 MOJA VISUAL ARTS 31st ANNUAL MOJA ARTS FESTIVAL JURIED ART EXHIBITION September 4-October 3 Monday-Friday; 10:00am-5:00pm, closed daily from 12:30pm-1:30pm RECEPTION & AWARDS CEREMONY: Sunday, September 21, 5:30pm-7:00pm McKinley Washington Auditorium, Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture, 125 Bull Street JUROR: Doris Colbert Kennedy SPONSORED BY: Total Wine & More COORDINATOR: Francina Smalls-Joyner Featuring regional artists, this annual juried art exhibition gives cash awards for Best in Show, First Runner Up and Second Runner Up. Artists selected to participate in this year’s exhibition are Kelvin Bluffton, Sr., Shelley Bonner, Karen W. Brown, KTC (Karole Turner Campbell), Jeremy Darby, Octavious Dowling, Andrea Hazel, Latasha Hollins, Katherine Houghton, JahSun, Cindy Male, Dorothy Montgomery, Judy Mooney, Bridget Murray, Hampton R. Olfus, Jr., Celia Pray, David Sanders, Georgette W. Sanders, Patricia E. Sabree and 515 a.k.a Ricki Washington. Doris Colbert Kennedy, this year’s juror, once served as Artist-in-Residence at Howard University. She is a founding member of The National Association of Ghanaian Artists. She has also been a consultant for the Washington Project for the Arts (W.P.A.) and a grant recipient of the NEA. ALVIN B. GLEN: MAN, MEDIA, MESSAGE September 25-October 30 Monday-Thursday; 9:00am-8:00pm Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm; Saturday, 9:00am-2:00pm RECEPTION: Thursday, October 9, 5:00pm-7:00pm The Art Institute of Charleston, 24 North Market Street SPONSORED BY: The Art Institute of Charleston COORDINATOR: Francina Smalls-Joyner Featuring more than 20 mixed-media drawings, oil and soft pastels, and hand pulled lithographs by this year’s MOJA poster artist, Alvin B. Glen, this exhibition will be the first comprehensive showing his work. It covers four major approaches to art production. This exhibition will also include work which have never been exhibited or previously published. This collection of work reviews the history and growth in Alvin’s artwork and how the roles of students, patriarchs, arts educators, and Sunday school teachers influenced both image and message. AFRICAN DIASPORA – CONVERGENCE AND RECLAMATION September 7 – October 6 Tuesday-Friday; 10:00am-6:00pm; Saturday & Sunday; noon-5:00pm ARTISTS TALK: Sunday, September 28 at 2:00pm City Gallery at Waterfront Park, 34 Prioleau Street An exhibition of paintings, fabric art, and drawings, featuring the work of local artists James Denmark, Hampton R. Olfus, Jr., Winston Kennedy, Addelle Sanders, and Arianne King-Comer, curated by Dr. Ade Ofunniyin. 7 MOJA ARTS FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 25 - OCTOBER 5, 2014 A CEL E B RATIO N O F A FRIC A N-AME R I C A N A ND C A RIB B E A N A RTS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 SPECIAL EVENTS - OPENING DAY STREET PARADE 6:00pm-7:00pm Parade begins at Marion Square, Calhoun and King Streets ADMISSION: Free COORDINATOR: Kelvin Williams; CONSULTANT: John Purvis Come celebrate with bands, youth and school groups from Charleston County. Marchers include Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Jack and Jill of America, Deninufay African Dancers in festive Caribbean and African costumes; African drummers and more. Join the celebration at any point and feel the pulsating beat of the music. It begins at Marion Square heading down King Street, turning on Market Street and ending at the U.S. Custom House at East Bay and Market Streets. SPECIAL EVENTS - MOJA ARTS FESTIVAL OPENING RECEPTION 6:00pm-8:00pm Dock Street Theatre Courtyard, 135 Meeting Street SPONSORED BY: Joe’s Catering, Total Wine & More ADMISSION: Free COORDINATORS: Elease Amos-Goodwin and Miriam Green A courtyard view provides a beautiful setting to meet the 2014 MOJA poster artist, Alvin B. Glen. Join us to celebrate over three decades of the MOJA Arts Festival. The Opening Reception will be catered by Joe’s Catering featuring authentic Caribbean cuisine. 8 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 THEATRE - BUBBLING BROWN SUGAR 8:00pm-10:00pm The Historic Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church Street PRODUCED BY: Art Forms & Theatre Concepts, Inc. ADMISSION: $25 General, $20 Seniors & Students with ID (up to 23) Art Forms & Theatre Concepts, Inc., the premiere African-American theatre company of the Lowcountry presents, BUBBLING BROWN SUGAR, back by popular demand. This sizzling musical revue will have you tapping your feet, clapping your hands and leaving the theatre humming and smiling. The production includes more than three dozen songs with fabulous costumes. The outrageously prodigious comic and musical soul and style of 1930’s Harlem lives on in this rollicking, swinging, finger-snapping revue that is still considered one of Broadway’s best. The revue features music from the Golden Age of the Cotton Club, honky tonk dives along Lenox Avenue, and rent parties. BUBBLING BROWN SUGAR evokes the delightful humor and infectious energy of Harlem during this period that is also referred to as The Harlem Renaissance era. The production features Caitlin Barth, Ernest Brown, Sonja C. Deas-Reed, Ashley Hale, Jasmine Jackson, Said Kelly, Trane’ N’Chel, Tyrone Reese, Timberly K. Simmons and Monique Y. Waters under the musical direction of Howard N. Brown, Sr. and his high energy band. VISUAL ARTS - ALVIN B. GLEN: MAN, MEDIA, MESSAGE Please see full description on page 7 VISUAL ARTS -AFRICAN DIASPORA—CONVERGENCE AND RECLAMATION Please see full description on page 7 VISUAL ARTS - MOJA JURIED ART Please see full description on page 7 9 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 THEATRE - BUBBLING BROWN SUGAR 10:00am The Historic Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church Street PRODUCED BY: Art Forms & Theatre Concepts, Inc. ADMISSION: $25 General, $20 Seniors & Students with ID (up to 23) Please see full description under Thursday, September 25th. SPECIAL EVENTS - REGGAE BLOCK DANCE 6:30pm-11:00pm Brittlebank Park, Corner of Lockwood & Fishburne Streets SPONSORED BY: The Boeing Company and C&A Unlimited, Inc. - McDonalds ADMISSION: Free COORDINATORS: Osei Terry Chandler, Office of Cultural Affairs Enjoy African drummers and dancers, ethnic foods, and international crafts. A great lineup of reggae artists will take to the stage throughout the night to entertain the crowd. The night’s headliner is Charleston’s own “high energy” reggae band, The Dubplates. Also on the lineup is local youthful reggae band, Dream Merchants and the sweet, melodic voice of Tony Roy and the Yawd Links, plus African drumming and dancing with Bob Small and the Harambe Sisterhood. It will be a night of live music under the night sky with the Ashley River breeze. VISUAL ARTS - ALVIN B. GLEN: MAN, MEDIA, MESSAGE Please see full description on page 7 VISUAL ARTS -AFRICAN DIASPORA—CONVERGENCE AND RECLAMATION Please see full description on page 7 VISUAL ARTS - MOJA JURIED ART Please see full description on page 7 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 RECREATION-ONE DAY JUNIOR TENNIS TOURNAMENT 10:00am-2:30pm Charleston Tennis Center, 19 Farmfield Avenue, West Ashley ADMISSION: Free COORDINATORS: Carl Campbell, Peggy Bohne and Delores Jackson A one-day tournament showcasing youth from the Inner-city Youth Tennis Program and other area programs. Trophies, t-shirts and refreshments available for partici- 10 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 pants. Entry deadline for participants is Wednesday, September 24 ($8 per youth). For more information, please call Peggy Bohne or Delores Jackson at the Charleston Tennis Center at (843) 766-7401. SPECIAL EVENTS - HERITAGE DAY AT THE CHARLESTON FARMERS MARKET 10:00am - 4:00pm Marion Square, Corner of Meeting & Calhoun Streets ADMISSION: Free SPONSORED BY: Roper St. Francis Healthcare, BlueCross BlueShield of SC, Resident Advisory Board of Housing Authority of the City of Charleston, Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated, Inc., XFINITY COORDINATORS: Cherry Seabrook, Veronica McDaniel, Jazzy Clay King and Angel R. Quintero A celebration of traditional African-American and Caribbean culture with local and regional performers. Highlights include live entertainment, storytelling, reggae, a Youth on View segment, African dancers and drummers; a major Health & Wellness Fair (12-2pm) for men, women, and youth to help them jump-start a commitment to their health. Thaddeus J. Bell, MD will be a featured speaker providing a men’s-only Health Forum, the National Kidney Foundation will provide health information sessions throughout the day, and free health screenings (dental, blood pressure, feet, etc.) will also be available. THEATRE - BUBBLING BROWN SUGAR 1:00pm The Historic Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church Street PRODUCED BY: Art Forms & Theatre Concepts, Inc. ADMISSION: $25 General, $20 Seniors & Students with ID (up to 23) Please see full description under Thursday, September 25th. CSO SPIRITUAL ENSEMBLE PRESENTS: SPIRITUAL MASTERWORKS 4:00pm St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 67 Anson Street ADMISSION: Adults $21.00; Students $11.00 This choral performance chronicles the musical legacies of Robert Nathaniel Dett, Hall Johnson, Jester Hairston and Moses G. Hogan; in a MOJA debut performance of Dett’s Chariot Jubilee the CSO Spiritual Ensemble will highlight Dett’s prominence as a giant in the black classical world. Dett became famous during his tenure at historic Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia. 11 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 MUSIC-AN EVENING OF JAZZ UNDER THE STARS WITH REGINA BELLE 8:00pm Family Circle Stadium, 161 Seven Farms Drive, Daniel Island SPONSORED BY: The Boeing Company, C&A Unlimited, Inc. – McDonalds, Radisson Hotel Charleston Airport, XFINITY ADMISSION: $21 General Admission Stadium Seat; $36 Reserved Table Seat COORDINATOR: Reginald Graham Regina Belle was born in New Jersey, her early experience was in gospel, though she was also attracted to R&B during her childhood. A New York disc jockey introduced her to the Manhattans, and she began working as their opening act. Belle recorded a duet with them, “Where Did We Go Wrong,” that was produced by Bobby Womack in 1986. She earned a solo Columbia contract in 1987, and the single “Please Be Mine” earned both praise and a number two R&B hit. A follow-up single, “So Many Tears,” also made the R&B Top 20, and the hit “Without You,” pairing her with Peabo Bryson. In 2008 she returned to her gospel roots with “Love Forever Shines”, and had just begun a career shift to gospel when she was diagnosed with a brain tumor a year later in 2009. She recovered her health and released a second gospel album, Higher, in 2012. Opening the night’s concert is Charleston’s own Rochelle Whitney Green to set the mood for the evening. THEATRE - BUBBLING BROWN SUGAR 8:00pm The Historic Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church Street PRODUCED BY: Art Forms & Theatre Concepts, Inc. ADMISSION: $25 General, $20 Seniors & Students with ID (up to 23) Please see full description under Thursday, September 25th. VISUAL ARTS - ALVIN B. GLEN: MAN, MEDIA, MESSAGE Please see full description on page 7 VISUAL ARTS -AFRICAN DIASPORA—CONVERGENCE AND RECLAMATION Please see full description on page 7 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 MUSIC-GOSPEL CONCERT: “A SEA ISLAND GOSPEL EXPLOSION” 4:00pm Trinity United Methodist Church, 273 Meeting Street ADMISSION: $11 COORDINATOR: Theresa J. Hilliard 12 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Uplifting, soul stirring, gospel singing from some of Charleston’s surrounding islands. “A Sea Island Gospel Explosion” featuring, Greater St. John AME Church Men’s Choir, Allen AME Church Men’s Choir, New First Missionary Baptist Church Men’s Choir and Annivesta Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. Randolph Miller is the Master of Ceremony. REVERAND RANDOLPH MILLER: Rev. Randolph Miller is the pastor of Nichols Chapel AME Church in downtown Charleston. He is the Director of Evangelism of the 7th Episcopal District and serves as a Trustee and Resolution Writer for the South Carolina Annual Conference. Rev. Miller is the Host of Bounce Around Charleston currently seen on the Bounce Network of WCSC TV Channel 5. ALLEN AME CHURCH MEN’S CHOIR: The Male Choir of Allen AME Church was reorganized in 2011. The male choir has sung each 3rd Sunday and on special occasions at Allen Church. THE MALE CHORUS OF GREATER ST. JOHN AME CHURCH: The Male Chorus of the Greater St. John Church of John’s Island was established in 1984. These men of standard and distinction believe their singing and praise in service should not be vain for only what they do for Christ will last. NEW FIRST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH MALE CHOIR: Established in 1981, this nineteen member group is still going strong. The choir is powered by faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. ANNIVESTA MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH MALE CHOIR: The Male Choir of Annivesta Missionary Baptist Church was established in 2000. Their mission is to serve as positive role models and encourage the young men of the community to study the Word of God for a greater understanding. THEATRE - BUBBLING BROWN SUGAR 7:00pm The Historic Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church Street PRODUCED BY: Art Forms & Theatre Concepts, Inc. ADMISSION: $25 General, $20 Seniors & Students with ID (up to 23) Please see full description under Thursday, September 25th. MUSIC-BLUES CRUISE- FEATURING ANTHONY CHARLES & THE BLUES DOLPHINS 7:00pm -9:00pm boarding at starts at 6:30pm Charleston City Marina, 17 Lockwood Drive ADMISSION: $26 for adults and $24 for seniors and students Join us for a thrilling blues cruise aboard vintage paddlewheel riverboat “Carolina Queen,” featuring Anthony Charles & The Blues Dolphins. Based in Columbia, SC, this ensemble brings together four veterans of the Midlands’ blues scene, specializing in 13 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 - MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 a danceable mix of urban blues and Carolina backroads boogie. They’ve headlined the Julius Daniels Memorial Blues Festival, Clemson Blues Festival, Greenwood Blues Cruise, and more, making new fans everywhere they go. This will be an evening to remember! Cash bar and snacks available for purchase. MUSIC-CHORALIERS MUSIC CLUB OF CHARLESTON 7:30pm Mother Emanuel AME Church, Lower Church, 110 Calhoun Street ADMISSION: Free One of Charleston oldest choral groups, the Choraliers Music Club of Charleston will present a Gullah-Geechee Explosion, consisting of Gullah Folklore, Unarranged & Arranged Spirituals, Gospel, Blues and Excerpts from “Porgy and Bess.” VISUAL ARTS -AFRICAN DIASPORA—CONVERGENCE AND RECLAMATION 2:00pm Artists Talk Please see full description on page 7 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 LITERARY ARTS – WRITERS’ WORKSHOP 10:00am - 12:00pm SPONSERED BY: The Joanna Foundation ADMISSION: Free COORDINATOR: Bev. Prince Muhammad A series of writers’ workshops for pre-selected Charleston County middle school is facilitated by Arthur Gilliard. This year Charleston Development Academy Public Charter is the selected school. SENIOR OUTREACH – SANAA NA WAZEE 10:00am Carter-May Holmes, St. Joseph Residence, 1660 Ingram Road ADMISSION: Free COORDINATOR: Bettye Purvis MOJA performers go into area nursing homes and senior citizen centers: Theresa Hilliard spins delightful Gullah stories and Shirley Green performs a mini gospel concert. LITERARY ARTS - POETRY & STORYTELLING - MAYA HOUSTON 6:00pm - 7:00pm Republic Garden & Lounge, 462 King Street ADMISSION: Free 14 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 COORDINATORS: Warachal E. Faison, M.D. and Tribal Raine Maya C. Houston is founder and CEO of Journee Publications, an independent publishing company, which she founded for the well-being of women and her journey to becoming a published poet. Her latest book, “Journey the Soul of a Poet,” is a collection of her most personal poems which reflect actual private events throughout the years of her life. Houston is a graduate of Clayton State University where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in theater. She has teamed up with Angel Woods of Atlanta, Georgia, to co-write and produce “The Reconstruction Of The Village,” a compelling one woman show that examines the contrasting values and lifestyle changes of African-Americans post so-called success. CLASSICAL ENCOUNTER - POEMS OF THE DEEP SONG 7:30pm Mt Zion AME Church, 5 Glebe Street COORDINATORS: Ellen Moryl and Tiffany Rice ADMISSION: $11 This delightful and eclectic program presents some of Charleston’s finest classical musicians performing music by Manuel DaFalla, Heitor Villa Lobos, William Grant Still, J.S. Bach and others. D’Jaris Whipper Lewis, Soprano, Tiffany Rice, Violin and Anna Brock, Piano. Ellen Moryl provides continuo cello. VISUAL ARTS - ALVIN B. GLEN: MAN, MEDIA, MESSAGE Please see full description on page 7 VISUAL ARTS - MOJA JURIED ART Please see full description on page 7 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS AT THE LIBRARY/STORY SQUAD: ONCE UPON A TIME REMIXED 9:15am – 10:15am Charleston County Public Library, Auditorium, 68 Calhoun Street PRODUCED BY: Charleston County Public Library ADMISSION: Free What happens when storytellers, singers, musicians and visual artists join forces? STORY SQUAD! This band of performers creates a theatrical feast for the ears and eyes that will have the entire family rocking. Utilizing children’s literature, songs, Harlem Renaissance era poetry, street rhymes and funky rhythms to educate, entertain and inspire families. Programmed by the Charleston County Library staff, this series provides offerings suitable for children ages 4-11 years old. 15 -26 <I st We 24 son rri Mo . Dr 9 ISLE OF PALMS St. St. 27 son An St. . e St 28 org St > y iet S oc Ge . 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Av ood Hag th or ntw Ke St. St. ess ter ngr Co Sum et Me y shle <A 10 .> HAMPTON PARK THE CITADEL SULLIVANS ISLAND t ge S le d Rut 16 US-17 TO MT. PLEASANT 14 7 11 2014 MOJA ARTS FESTIVAL VENUES In accordance with the American Disabilities Act, people who need alternative formats, ASL interpretation, or other accommodations, please contact The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs three days prior to the performance. 843.724.7305. All venues are accessible. 1. Art Institute of Charleston 24 North Market Street 2. Arthur W. Christopher Community Center 265 Fishburne Street 3. Avery Research Center 125 Bull Street 4. Charleston City Marina 17 Lockwood Drive 5. Brittlebank Park Lockwood Boulevard & Fishburne Street 6. Charleston County Public Library 68 Calhoun Street 7. Charleston Housing Authority 562–A Meeting Street 8. Charleston Tennis Center 19 Farmfield Avenue, West Ashley 9. The Church of the Holy Cross 299 Seven Farms Drive 10. The Citadel Military College- Bond Hall 171 Moultrie Street 11. City Gallery at Waterfront Park 34 Prioleau Street 12. Craftsmen Tap House 12 Cumberland Street 13. Dock Street Theatre 135 Church Street 14. Family Circle Stadium 161 Seven Farms Drive, Daniel Island 15. Fountain Walk Dock 360 Concord Street 16. Hampton Park 30 Mary Murray Boulevard 17. Magnolia Plantation & Gardens 3550 Ashley Rivers Road, West Ashley 18. Marion Square King and Calhoun Streets 19. Mother Emanuel AME Church 110 Calhoun Street 20. Mt Zion AME Church 5 Glebe Street 21. Office of Cultural Affairs 180 Meeting Street, Suite 200 22. Plymouth Congregation Church 124 Spring Street 23. Republic Garden & Lounge 462 King Street 24. Scotts Grand Banquet Center/Dinner Theatre 5060 Dorchester Road, Suite 320 North Charleston 25. St. Andrews Parks and Playgrounds 195 Playground Road, West Ashley 26. St. Philips Episcopal Church 142 Church Street 27. St. Stephens Episcopal Church 67 Anson Street 28. Trinity United Methodist Church 273 Meeting Street 17 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 LITERARY ARTS – WRITERS’ WORKSHOP 10:00am - 12:00pm ADMISSION: Free Please see full description under Monday, September 29th. SENIOR OUTREACH – SANAA NA WAZEE (SENIORS AND THE ARTS) 10:00am Bishop Gadsden, 1 Bishop Gadsden Way, Blackmer Hall, James Island ADMISSION: Free Please see full description under Monday, September 29th. SENIOR OUTREACH – SANAA NA WAZEE 11:00am Charleston Area Senior Center, 259 Meeting Street ADMISSION: Free Please see full description under Monday, September 29th. LITERARY ARTS - POETRY & STORYTELLING - PHREE WALLS 6:00pm - 7:00pm Republic Garden & Lounge, 462 King Street ADMISSION: Free COORDINATORS: Warachal E. Faison, M.D. and Tribal Raine MAKE TIME FOR FRIENDS Do your health a favor and call up one of your friends to go for a walk, enjoy a healthy meal or even jump some rope. Friends help reduce stress and are your biggest cheerleaders when it comes to sticking to a diet or exercise plan. www.rsfh.com 18 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Author, Natasha Phree Walls, is a loving mother, phenomenal writer, poet, and motivational speaker. Walls was raised in Del City, Oklahoma, and lived in Hanford, California, before moving to Charleston, South Carolina. She is the founder/CEO of A Word Spoken Poetry Production , which is dedicated to the movement of poetry and self-expression. At a young age, Walls began to write poetry and short stories with an ambition to inspire and give voice to the voiceless. Her talent became a tool of healing for herself as well as others, by her exceptional ability to use words to evoke emotion and describe life’s situations in a meaningful way. MUSIC - UNSUNG HEROES: AFRICAN-AMERICAN SONGS AND STORIES OF THE CIVIL WAR 6:30pm Bond Hall Auditorium, The Citadel 171 Moultrie Street ADMISSION: $11 The Citadel Choir and the NoSeeums Band will present a chorale program that will raise up the unsung African-American heroes of the Civil War, from slaves to freedmen, field hands to boatmen by exploring in song and word their triumphs and tragedies, their bravery and sacrifice, and their interactions with people from both the Union and Confederacy. Traditional songs and gospel spirituals from the era will be performed along with original compositions by musician Dana Downs and spoken words from relevant texts celebrating these unsung heroes. For example, “Ballad of Robert Smalls,” an original Downs composition, tells the story of the enslaved boatman who commandeered a Confederate supply boat and sailed it through the Charleston Blockade. Quotations from Frederick Douglass, John Brown, and other voices of the time will be interspersed with these songs. Together, this powerful musical exploration of the African-American heroes of the Civil War will make for a moving and uplifting musical event to complement the array of MOJA offerings. This program is sponsored by The Citadel’s Fine Arts program and The Citadel’s Multi-Cultural Student Services department. LITERARY ARTS - LITERARY CORNER - PEARL CLEAGE 7:00pm - 9:00pm Avery Research Center, 125 Bull Street SPONSORED BY: Avery Research Center, Total Wine & More, The Joanna Foundation, South Arts, South Carolina Arts Commission and Hilton Garden Inn ADMISSION: $11 COORDINATOR: Terri Prince-Gaillard Join us as we welcome back to Charleston and the 2014 MOJA Arts Festival, bestselling play write and author Pearl Cleage. Cleage will talk about her inspiration for writing and how some of her bestselling books were crafted. Books like “What Looks Like Crazy on an Ordinary Day,” “Just Wanna Testify,” and “Seen It All and Done the Rest.” Along with the tales from her memoir, “Things I Should Have Told My Daughter,” Cleage will reflect on her personal and professional life and her very colorful past. Ms. 19 Through the power of the arts, we are all inspired to rise above the ordinary. Boeing is proud to sponsor the MOJA Arts Festival and its ongoing mission to celebrate diversity through performing arts. 20 257269-016_MOJA_Festival.indd 1 8/18/2014 2:50:22 PM TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 - WEDBESDAY, OCTOBER 1 Cleage has had many honors including being a chosen author for Oprah’s Book Club, writing several best sellers and seeing her dramatic works on some of the nation’s most respected stages. This reading is funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the South Carolina Arts Commission. VISUAL ARTS - ALVIN B. GLEN: MAN, MEDIA, MESSAGE Please see full description on page 7 VISUAL ARTS -AFRICAN DIASPORA—CONVERGENCE AND RECLAMATION Please see full description on page 7 VISUAL ARTS - MOJA JURIED ART Please see full description on page 7 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1 CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS AT THE LIBRARY/ BECKY’S BOX OF PUPPETS: WHY MOSQUITOES BUZZ IN PEOPLE’S EARS 9:15am – 10:15am Charleston County Public Library, Auditorium, 68 Calhoun Street PRODUCED BY: Charleston County Public Library ADMISSION: Free A host of colorful animals bring this popular African folktale to life. When one foolish action causes a chain reaction that endangers all the animals, the Lion King must put all to rights. Authentic music and much audience participation make this popular story a memorable theatrical event. Programmed by the Charleston County Library staff, this series provides offerings suitable for children ages 4-11 years old. HISTORIC SITE DESIGNATION 10:00am Plymouth Congregational Church, 124 Spring Street ADMISSION: Free COORDINATOR: AnnaBell Seabrook The Plymouth Congregational Church was born from the Circular Congregational Church in downtown Charleston. After more than 45 years of worship in harmony with its white members, the black members withdrew to form the Plymouth Congregational Church. In the 1800’s, Plymouth became the cultural center of the Black community in Charleston. Plymouth hosted a number of prominent black figures; like W.E.B. Du Bois and Paul Robeson. It is considered one of the oldest congregational churches of the 21 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1 south. Historical information can be found by visiting www.mojafestival.com. LITERARY ARTS- WRITERS’ WORKSHOP 10:00am - 12:00pm ADMISSION: Free Please see full description under Monday, September 29th. SENIOR OUTREACH – SANAA NA WAZEE 11:00am Carter-May Holmes, St. Josephs Residence, 1660 Ingram Road ADMISSION: Free Please see full description under Monday, September 29th. SENIOR OUTREACH – SANAA NA WAZEE 1:00pm Charleston Area Senior Center, 259 Meeting Street ADMISSION: Free Please see full description under Monday, September 29th. LITERARY ARTS - SWAHILI WORKSHOP 1:30 pm Springfield Elementary School, 2741 Clover Street-West Ashley; Ms. B. Adams, Principal ADMISSION: Free 3rd Graders- Limited Seats for Others-Call 763-1538 COORDINATOR: S. Johari Andika The workshop, facilitated by Ms. S. Johari Andika, presents the importance of Swahili in America, Africa, and the business world. Students and teachers participate in Swahili activities for greeting friends and relatives, making introductions, asking for food at the table, thanking a host, and saying, “Good bye.” Students and teachers receive handouts of common expressions that can be used at school, and at home. Tell someone, “Nakupenda.” (I Love you.) “Kwa heri” (Good bye). BLOCK PARTY 5:00pm - 7:00pm Charleston Housing Authority, 562-A Meeting Street SPONSORED BY: Housing Authority of the City of Charleston ADMISSION: Free Experience a night of entertainment as the Charleston Housing Authority hosts a MOJA block party. This gathering is for the young and old. On site health screenings, free food, with local artists performing and gospel sensation Christal Brown Gibson headlining. Come out and celebrate this festive event. 22 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1 LITERARY ARTS - POETRY & STORYTELLING CARLOS JOHNSON AND THE SPEAK FREELY FOUNDATION 6:00pm - 7:00pm Craftsmen Kitchen and Tap House, 12 Cumberland Street ADMISSION: Free COORDINATORS: Warachal E. Faision, M.D. and Tribal Raine Carlos Johnson, a native of Summerville, South Carolina, currently resides in Goose Creek, South Carolina. Johnson has founded organizations such as The Poetry Show and the Speak Freely Foundation (SFF). SFF, a non-profit organization, supports local youth in the arts. Its mission is to support, educate, and enlighten youth through the arts to better their lives as well as society. The SFF, in collaboration with the City of North Charleston, offers The [email protected]. (Speaking Life @mong Many) Poetry Program and the North Charleston Boxing Club at the Armory Park Center. Youth from the Speak Freely Foundation program will present with Johnson. MUSIC- JAZZ CRUISE: DA’RRELL RAVENELL & FRIENDS 8:00pm-10:00pm; boarding at 7:30pm. Board at Fountain Walk, 360 Concord Street SPONSORED BY: The Spirit of Charleston ADMISSION: $16 Soulful, passionate, expressive jazz music will fill the air as we tour Charleston harbor. The Lowcoutry’s own Da’rrell Ravenell has shared the stage with numerous national jazz artists; Dave Koz, Gerald Albright, Norman Brown, Mindi Abair, Richard Elliott, Joe Sample, Jonathan Butler, Najee, Alex Bugnon, Al Jarreau, just to name a few. He has also been privileged to accompany many national gospel artists. Please come out to enjoy Da’rrell Ravenell & Friends full repertoire and take advantage of breathtaking views from the moonlit water. Head to the dance floor inside, or cut loose out on the deck. Cash bar and snacks available for purchase. VISUAL ARTS - ALVIN B. GLEN: MAN, MEDIA, MESSAGE Please see full description on page 7 VISUAL ARTS -AFRICAN DIASPORA—CONVERGENCE AND RECLAMATION Please see full description on page 7 VISUAL ARTS - MOJA JURIED ART Please see full description on page 7 23 The reviews are in. 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The ensemble dives into a breathtaking explosion of high energy and visually spectacular drumming, singing and dance. Programmed by the Charleston County Library staff, this series provides offerings suitable for children ages 4-11 years old. LITERARY ARTS - WRITERS’ WORKSHOP 10:00am - 12:00pm ADMISSION: Free Please see full description under Monday, September 29th. LITERARY ARTS - POETRY & STORYTELLING JEFFREY GUILLAUME 6:00pm - 7:00pm City Gallery at Waterfront Park, 34 Prioleau Street ADMISSION: Free COORDINATORS: Warachal E. Faison, M.D. and Tribal Raine Jeffrey Guillaume (aka Mr. Emotional The Poet) is a native of Newark, New Jersey, and currently resides in Columbia, South Carolina. Guillaume discovered his love for the performing arts at Benedict College, where he received a Bachelor of Science in public health. Since his graduation, Guillaume has quickly become one of South Carolina’s most celebrated poets, winning poetry slams and performing all over the nation. With the love he has for young people, poetry is his unique way of giving back and connecting with youth by showing them alternative methods of self-expression. In 2013, Guillaume discovered a literacy program entitled, “Write Yourself Free”. THEATRE-”GULLAH/GEECHEE CONVERSATION: JES WANA TESTIFY!” 7:00pm Scotts Grand Banquet Center/Dinner Theatre 5060 Dorchester Road, Suite 320 North Charleston, SC 29418 PRODUCED BY: Carlie Towne Productions ADMISSION: $16 General; $5 Children under 12 COORDINATOR: Carlie Towne The stage is set for an evening of thought provoking, moving, fun loving, soul stirring and 25 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2 - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3 dramatic community reality theater. “Gullah/Geechee Conversation: Jes Wana Testify!” takes you into the mind of Truth Pringle a Gullah/Geechee woman who lives in Union Height an underserved community that is also called the Neck area of Charleston. Truth is in search of her true authentic self. She decides to go into the wilderness and try to find a peace of mind. She starts to imagine, feel and hear the conversations of her ancestor from Belmount plantation of which the Neck area was once called. Truth finds soul stirring conversation about the journey of life in a family eatery called the “Fruit of the Spirit Restaurant.” The ingredients found will teach life lessons through the fruit of the spirit, love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness and self-control. VISUAL ARTS - ALVIN B. GLEN: MAN, MEDIA, MESSAGE Please see full description on page 7 VISUAL ARTS - AFRICAN DIASPORA—CONVERGENCE AND RECLAMATION Please see full description on page 7 VISUAL ARTS - MOJA JURIED ART Please see full description on page 7 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3 LITERARY ARTS - 4th GRADERS READ OUT 9:00-10:00am Various Venues ADMISSION: Free COORDINATORS: Terri Prince-Gaillard and Elease Amos-Goodwin 4th grade students from pre-selected Charleston County Schools participate in a special reading program in which students receive a free copy of the book. This year ‘s selection is “Iggie’s House” by Judy Blume. The story concerns Winnie, whose best friend Iggie has moved away. The new family moving into Iggie’s house are the first African Americans in the neighborhood. While Winnie is quick to make friends with the new kids, she realizes that some people, possibly including her own parents, have trouble seeing past a person’s color. YOUTH FORUM – POETRY SLAM 9:15am Saint John’s High School, 1518 Main Rd, Johns Island ADMISSION: Free COORDINATOR: Leroy Lewis Charleston County School District students share their thought about the topic “Am I my brother’s keeper?” In this competitive event, poets perform their work and are 26 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3 judged by members of the audience. The slam is designed for the audience to react vocally and openly to all aspects of the show, including the poet’s performance, the judges’ scores, and the host’s banter. LITERARY ARTS – WRITERS’ WORKSHOP 10:00am to 12:00pm ADMISSION: Free Please see full description under Monday, September 29th. SENIOR OUTREACH – SANAA NA WAZEE 11:00am Heartland of West Ashley Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, 1137 Sam Rittenburg Ave ADMISSION: Free Please see full description under Monday, September 29th. LITERARY ARTS - POETRY & STORYTELLING - TABU HAZEL 6:00pm - 7:00pm The Historic Dock Street Theatre Courtyard, 135 Church St ADMISSION: Free COORDINATORS: Warachal E. Faison, M.D. and Tribal Raine As twilight sets on the city, actress, poet Tabu Hazel performs in the intimate setting of the Courtyard of the Historic Dock Street Theatre. Originally from White Plains, New York, Peggy Logan (aka Tabu Hazel) is an actress and poet who grew up in Summerton, South Carolina, and currently resides in Columbia, South Carolina. She has a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in theater/education from Claflin University. For Tabu Hazel, there is power in poetry. As a spoken word artist, she is an advocate who promotes awareness of cancer, domestic violence, homelessness and sexual assault. Her number one goal is to change lives with words. Her poetry and deliverance can be described as being “smooth, fluid, melodic and empowering.” She has performed throughout the country in many venues. DANCE - CARMEN De LAVALLADE: AS I REMEMBER IT 7:30pm The Historic Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church St SPONSORED BY: South Arts, South Carolina Arts Commission, Hilton Garden Inn, The New England Foundation for the Arts, The Joanna Foundation ADMISSION: $20 General Admission COORDINATOR: Edna Edwards Williams This is a must see show. In this intimate multimedia portrait, legendary artist Carmen de Lavallade fuses dance, personal writings, projections of her younger self, and films featuring some of her significant collaborators to trace a career that spans seven decades. Carmen de Lavallade’s worked with luminaries such as Lena Horne, Josephine Baker, Harry Belafonte, Alvin Ailey, and many others. In her new solo show, 27 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3 - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 As I Remember It, Carmen de Lavallade combines powerful movement and poignant storytelling to weave a theatrical memoir about her venerable life on stage. This presentation is made possible by the New England Foundation for the Arts’ National Dance Project, with lead funding from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, with additional support from the National Endowment for the Arts, and is funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the South Carolina Arts Commission. MUSIC - BLUES CRUISE- FEATURING FLOYD WILSON & THE ELECTROPHONIC BLUES BAND 7:00pm - 9:00 pm boarding at starts at 6:30pm Charleston City Marina, 17 Lockwood Drive ADMISSION: $26 for adults and $24 for seniors and students Join us for a thrilling blues cruises aboard vintage paddlewheel riverboat “Carolina Queen”. Featuring Floyd Wilson & The Electrophonic Blues Band: Chicago blues at its toughest! Guitarist/singer Floyd Wilson, born & raised in the Windy City, was inspired by Muddy Waters and Albert King and was mentored by none less than the legendary Lefty Dizz. This is the classic Chicago sound - hard-hitting, emotional, and real-deal. One listen and we think you will agree. First-ever Carolinas engagement! Cash bar and snacks available for purchase. VISUAL ARTS - ALVIN B. GLEN: MAN, MEDIA, MESSAGE Please see full description on page 7 VISUAL ARTS - AFRICAN DIASPORA—CONVERGENCE AND RECLAMATION Please see full description on page 7 VISUAL ARTS - MOJA JURIED ART Please see full description on page 7 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 CHARLESTON BOXING CLUB ANNUAL MOJA CUP 7:00pm -10:00pm (weigh in at 4pm for participants) Arthur Christopher Gymnasium, Hagood & Fishburne Streets SPONSORED BY: The Charleston Boxing Club ADMISSION: $10 General; $5 Youth; Free for Children under 8; tickets available at the door only COORDINATORS: Al “Hollywood” Meggett and Osei Terry Chandler This yearly event is sanctioned by U. S. A. Boxing. It highlights some of the region’s best up and coming talents. Come enjoy an evening of different weight classes boxing in the ring. 28 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 SPECIAL EVENTS - COMMUNITY TRIBUTE LUNCHEON 11:30-1:30pm Magnolia Planation & Gardens, 3550 Ashley River Road, West Ashley SPONSORED BY: Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, AT&T, Total Wine & More DONATION: $35 (ADVANCE RESERVATIONS ONLY by calling 843-724-7307) COORDINATOR: Vertelle Amos Kenion At this annual outdoor awards luncheon, the MOJA Arts Festival bestows awards on selected community leaders in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the quality of the life in their community. The 2014 MOJA Arts Festival Planning and Community Tribute Luncheon Committees are proud to salute this year’s leaders. Community Tribute Luncheon 2014 Honorees: Mrs. Karole Turner Campbell Mrs. Adrianne M. Holt Ms. Barbara Gathers Mr. Joseph R. Frasier, Jr. Elise Davis-McFarland, Ph.D Ms. Octavia Mitchell Tri-County Black Nurses Association Ms. Zaria Omega Stewart Mr. Bruce Mitchell, II Mr. Michael Whack Reverend Alonzo Washington Artist Business Civic & Community Service Contribution to MOJA Education Media Medicine Outstanding High School Student Outstanding High School Student Politics (Local) Religion POETRY AND STORYTELLING – OPEN MIC 2:30PM - 3:30PM Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture, 125 Bull Street ADMISSION: Free COORDINATOR: Warachal E. Faison, M.D. Regional and local poets and writers are invited to perform. Please join us in listening to some wonderful poets and feel free to make your way up to the mic and let us hear your talent. CSO GOSPEL CHOIR PRESENTS: UNTIL THE NEXT TIME 5:00pm St. Philips Episcopal Church, 142 Church Street ADMISSION: Adult $21.00; $11.00 Student A performance honoring the life and legacy of Sadie Green Oglesby, educator and television pioneer who became the first black person to host a television program in Charleston at WCSC Live-5 news (CBS Affiliate). 29 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5 BOOK SIGNING- U.S. CONGRESSMAN JAMES E. CLYBURN, BLESSED EXPERIENCES 5:00pm - 6:00pm The Historic Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church Street ADMISSION: Free As a special addition U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn will join us for a book signing of his memoirs. From his humble beginnings in Sumter, South Carolina, to his prominence on the Washington, DC, political scene as the third highest-ranking Democrat in the House of Representatives, U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn has led an extraordinary life. In “Blessed Experiences,” Clyburn tells in his own inspirational words how an African-American boy from the Jim Crow-era South was able to beat the odds to achieve great success and become, as President Barack Obama describes him, “one of a handful of people who, when they speak, the entire Congress listens.” Books will be available for purchase and signature. VISUAL ARTS - ALVIN B. GLEN: MAN, MEDIA, MESSAGE Please see full description on page 7 VISUAL ARTS - AFRICAN DIASPORA—CONVERGENCE AND RECLAMATION Please see full description on page 7 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5 RECREATION-HAROLD SMITH ADULT TENNIS TOURNAMENT 8:00am St. Andrews Parks and Playground, 195 Playground Road ADMISSION: Free COORDINATORS: Phil Burke, Vincent Smith, and Carl Campbell The Harold Smith Adult Tennis Tournament is a USTA sanctioned tournament. Entry deadline for participants is Wednesday, Oct. 1 by 12noon ($38.00 for adult singles; $23 per player for adult doubles). For more information, please call Phil Burke, Vincent Smith, or Carl Campbell at (843) 763-4360. VISUAL ARTS - AFRICAN DIASPORA—CONVERGENCE AND RECLAMATION Please see full description on page 7 30 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5 MUSIC - “I, TOO, SING AMERICA”: A CELEBRATION IN WORD AND SONG 2:00pm Church of the Holy Cross, 299 Seven Farms Drive, Daniel Island ADMISSION: $16 Adults, $11 Students & Seniors Join Mezzo-Sopranos Laquavia Alston and Shanelle Woods as they explore the rich history of spirituals and poetry that has shaped the African American experience. Inspired by the legacy of singers such as Kathleen Battle and Jessye Norman, Alston and Woods pay homage to the singers who have striven to further the African American presence in opera and on national stages. Through the ever-present words of Langston Hughes, stories of faith and those of our culture are woven beautifully together in a tapestry that forgets not the shadows of past oppression while illuminating present progress - and sings with hope of what lies ahead. We, too, sing triumphantly of America. SPECIAL EVENT - MOJA FINALE 4:00pm - 9:30pm SPONSORED BY: SCE&G, C&A Unlimited, Inc. – McDonalds and The Boeing Company Hampton Park, 30 Mary Murray Boulevard ADMISSION: Free COORDINATOR: Office of Cultural Affairs This event wraps up the festival celebration. The unique high-energy sound will fill the air. An evening lineup of live musical performances and a variety of community-based service organizations will be on hand with helpful information. Visit the vendors ‘marketplace and enjoy mouthwatering ethnic foods as the festival comes to a triumphant end! CONGRATULATIONS MOJA ARTS FESTIVAL 31 2014 MOJA ARTS FESTIVAL OFFICIAL POSTER “WALI” BY ALVIN B. GLEN ABOUT THE ARTIST: A native of Dorchester, South Carolina, Alvin B. Glen began drawing at an early age. He was always drawing for teachers and friends, and was always at the top of his class. He aspired to attend South Carolina State University to study music. While registering at the college he noticed the visual arts sign. After a short inquiry, he changed his major to visual art with a minor in education. He never intended to teach, but the education minor was a safety net for him. After seeing the glow of success on his students’ faces, after they have had an “ah-ha” moment during a lesson, locked him into education. Graduating from South Carolina State University, in 1979, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Art Education, he went on to become a certified Art instructor, Band Director, and was voted Teacher of the Year. He currently teaches art at Harleyville-Ridgeville Middle School, and has been an art teacher for 31 years. As for Alvin’s work, his earlier work contained mixed-media; (pencils, fabric dyes and spray paints). Presently, he combines those medium with watercolor, dye and pencils. His work is mostly inspired by children and the elderly. He sometimes creates work reminiscent of people and events from his past, church, school and even his students. He have competed and placed in many juried art exhibitions, served as an art exhibition juror and have exhibited in solo and group art exhibitions extensively, including Columbia Museum, Columbia, SC, Black Arts Festival, Atlanta, GA, MOJA Arts Festival, Charleston, SC, Piccolo Spoleto Festival, Charleston, SC, I.P. Stanback Museum at S.C. State University, Orangeburg, SC, the Spartanburg Arts Center, Spartanburg, SC and a host of other venues. His work is in numerous private, public and corporate collections. Currently, he is exhibiting at the Charleston Artist Guild Gallery in Charleston, SC. THE OFFICIAL MOJA ARTS FESTIVAL LOGO Artist, Robert Washington is the creator of the Official MOJA Arts Festival Logo. Originally from Walterboro, SC, Robert Washington is a graduate of Voorhees College in Denmark, SC. Mr. Washington is a self-taught artist in multiple media, but he prefers to work in watercolors. He interprets his work as “Lowcountry Nostalgia,” the lifestyles and mannerisms of African-Americans, from St. Simon Island, GA to Sandy Island, SC. Mr. Washington also designed the logo for the Philip Simmons Foundation on Anson Street in Charleston, SC. HOW TO APPLY TO MOJA 2015… Application deadline for performing artists: January 22, 2015. Each component of the MOJA Arts Festival: A Celebration of African-American and Caribbean Arts is carefully selected by a jury process. If you would like to be considered as a performer/presenter for the 2015 MOJA Arts Festival, (September 24- October 4, 2015), please send the completed Official MOJA Application Form (available at www.mojafestival.com beginning in November 2014) and a package of information including the following materials: Including (1) a cover letter describing your work and what you intend to present at MOJA, (2) a work sample (CD/DVD/written work/photos of your work); (3) press and publicity about your work; and (4) application fee. These materials must be filed with the Office of Cultural Affairs by January 22, 2015 for consideration. 32 MARLON DANIEL MUSIC DIRECTOR OCTOBER 22-26, 2014 CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA TICKETS ON SALE NOW Up to 30% off ticket packages CHURCH YOUTH AND K-12 GROUP PRICING AVAIL AB LE (10 OR MORE ) SINGLE TICKETS AT THE DOOR OR TOLL FREE (866) 811.4111 FOR COMPLETE B ROCHURE: CO LO U RO FM U S I C .O RG LE CHEVALIER DE SAINT-GEORGES THE FATHER OF BLACK CLASSICAL MUSIC JAZZ UNDER THE STARS with R E G I N A B E L L E opening act: Rochelle Whitney Green SEPT 27 FAMILY CIRCLE STADIUM 161 Seven Farms Dr, Daniel Island, SC • 8PM ADMISSION: $21-$36 TICKETS: MOJAFESTIVAL.COM, 866-811-4111